Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be an integral part of the Epilepsy Program, focusing on providing comprehensive care for patients with epilepsy within a full-time, daytime schedule based in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves working onsite, engaging directly with patients and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality management of epilepsy-related conditions.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage patients with epilepsy, including the use of antiseizure medications.
- Conduct and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays to inform treatment decisions.
- Monitor treatment toxicities and adjust medication regimens as necessary.
- Develop and implement patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Qualifications
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Experience in neurology or related field, particularly in epilepsy management, is preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a dedication to patient care.
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
